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K482 HCJ

1993 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,513 mi
Last recorded167,513 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caddy120,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK482 HCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 167,513 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 165,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 164,306 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 162,967 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 161,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 159,081 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 157,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 155,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,848 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 153,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 153,839 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 153,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 150,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 148,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 148,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 147,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 132,927 miles

nearside inner main beam light not working

Fail 26 Jul 2010 132,925 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

nearside inner main beam light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2009 111,230 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 111,227 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,929 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 100,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

engine will not idle, running at over half max revs

Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,205 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 72,327 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 72,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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K482 HCJ is a 1993 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 120,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K482 HCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K482 HCJ registered?

K482 HCJ is a 1993 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 February 1993.

Is K482 HCJ safe to buy?

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